Shoulder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In human anatomy, the shoulder joint comprises the part of the body where the humerus attaches to the scapula. The shoulder is the group of structures in the region of the joint. It is made up of ...
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How the shoulder works. ... The shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The ball is called the head of the humerus and the socket is called the glenoid (it's part of your shoulder blade, also known as the scapula). Sometimes, arthritis can form here.
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www.jointhealing.com/pages/shoulder/shoulder_anatomy.ht...
www.jointhealing.com/pages/shoulder/shoulder_anatomy.html
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The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint. Most ball and socket joints are constructed of a large socket into which the ball fits nicely. This is a very stable type of joint. The shoulder joint, on the other hand, is made up of a ball which is larger than the socket.
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www.ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/shoulder/index.asp
www.ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/shoulder/index.asp
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The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that enables you to raise, twist and bend your arm. It also lets you move your arm forward, to the side and behind you. ... In reverse total shoulder replacement, the socket and metal ball are switched. That means a metal ball is attached to the shoulder bone and a plastic socket...
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orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00094
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Brief and Straightforward Guide: What is a Ball and Socket Joint? ... Each shoulder has a ball and socket joint where the upper arm meets the shoulder blade. The hips also have a ball and socket joint on either side, where the femur meets the pelvic bone.
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www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-ball-and-socket-joint.htm
www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-ball-and-socket-joint.htm
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The rotator cuff muscles hold the 'ball' in the 'socket' and provide mobility and strength to the shoulder joint. Two bursae cushion and protect the rotator cuff from the bony arch of the acromion and allow smooth movement of the joint.
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sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/shoulder/a/shoulder1.htm
sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/shoulder/a/shoulder1.htm
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Shoulders with stage 2B cuff tear arthropathy and with substantial loss of comfort and function are considered for the reversed total shoulder (reverse Delta) prosthesis because other options may not provide sufficient stability for the humeral head (ball of the shoulder joint).
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www.orthop.washington.edu/reverseshoulder
www.orthop.washington.edu/reverseshoulder
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Arthritis of the shoulder is a devastating condition that can seriously compromises the comfort and function of the shoulder. This condition is characterized by the permanent loss of the normal smooth surface of the ball and socket of the shoulder joint.
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www.orthop.washington.edu/shouldercap
www.orthop.washington.edu/shouldercap
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Name: Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or aids and accessories therefor > Implantable prosthesis > Bone > Joint bone > Shoulder joint bone > Ball and socket joint;
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